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Fire Limits for Linearly-Afflicted Minds Everywhere (FLLAME).
A proposed system for defining and estimating fire/explosion limits. (03/10/01)
Oxidant Compatibility Issues.
Older papers and perspectives on oxidant safety from BWOpinion. (03/10/01)
Oxidant Fire Safety Central (OxFSC).
A introduction to the oxidant compatibility community and resources. (03/20/03 )
FREE HomeSite Edition Oxidant Safety Materials (for USA only).
Expanded, revised 2005 download of oxidant items for fast, easy local PC use. (10/30/05)
"Tutorial on Adiabatic Processes and Calculations in Oxidant Systems" [800k PDF file]
First draft analysis of real-fluid safety issues in several oxidants for comment. (04/01/07)
Real Oxidant Adiabatic Temperature Prediction PC Utility (for USA only).
First draft files in self-extracting Zipped PC Folder [400k .exe file]. (04/01/07)
Download and execute to extract C:/adiabat/ folder, then set shortcut to file adiabat.exe to run
"Proposed Additions to ASTM G 145 on Incident Study" [85k PDF file]
Unofficial draft suggestions for a revision of the standard. (07/11/07)
"Technical and Human Factors Affecting Special Cleaning...." [83k PDF file]
Data, and opinion as to the concentration threshold of hazards. (10/09/07)
"Potential....Text for an Intro Standard on Oxidants Other than Oxygen" [432k PDF file]
One potential approach to an "other-oxidants" abstract standard. (10/25/07)
"A Simplified PC-Based Thermo Analysis of Iron During Combustion" [253k PDF file]
Thermodynamics and chemical equilibria using NASA software. (08/08/08)
"Bizarro Ignition: Cosmic-Ray and Atom-Decay Induced Fires in Oxygen?" [49k PDF file] NEW
Extreme notions as to possible factors in oxygen system fires.(08/01/10)
"A Comparison of CEA and HSC Software for .... Thermo/Equil. Analysis" [156k PDF file] NEW
Chemical equilibria done two ways. (08/10/10)
"Graphical Interpretations / Parameters for ... Analysis of ... Fire Safety" [136k PDF file] NEW
An attempt to elaborate on burn ratios using thermochemical software.(08/28/10)
"Dissent /Protest to Revision of ... G 124's Criteria for ... Fire Limits" [153k PDF file] NEW
Influences of ignition and extinction processes. (08/31/10)
"Oxygen System Inspection, Prevention and 'Quality' " [xxxk PDF file]
Are tests like ASTM G 175 for "Acceptance" or "Verification"? In Preparation
"Alternative Interpretation of ... Metals Promoted Combustion Testing" [xxxk PDF file]
Simplified analogue model with logistic versus alternative statistical treatments.In Preparation
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Next Under Consideration (no order/schedule/commitment intended):
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"Hardware-Defined 'Fire Limits' of Argon, and Other Properties of Diluents" [PDF file]
What is a diluent and how does it work?
"Is ASTM G4 Fulfilling its Safety Role: The Need for PC Utilities as G4 Products" [PDF file]
Recalling what ASTM G4 is and why it is.
"Incorporating Data from Thermochemistry Software into Oxygen Safety Standards" [PDF file]
Can the traditional burn ratio data be upgraded?
"Tutorial on Basic Shock Wave Behaviors" [PDF file]
A tyro climbs part way up the shock-wave learning curve.
"Dissociation Effects in Ideal-Gas Adiabatic Compression" [PDF file]
Thermochemical analysis of the apparent most common igniter in oxygen systems.
"Safety Margins and Safety Factors in Oxidant Systems" [PDF file]
A standard might help guide key safety judgements.
"Thermo-Portraits for Aluminum Versus Copper in Oxygen" [PDF file]
Chemical equilibria employing CEA and HSC Software.
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